Product: Phra Sangkachai_Phra Sangkachai_Luang Phor Kuay (Guay)
Origin: Wat Kositaram
Period: B.E. 2515
Enclose casing (Color): Waterproof Clear Acrylics Display
Size of Case (approx): 36 mmW x 48 mmH x 28 mmT
Phra Sangkachai: Arhat of Abundance and Enlightenment. Embodying Kindness and Prosperity.
Also known as Phra Maha Katchayana, Phra Sangkachai is a revered figure in Theravada Buddhism, honored for his wisdom, eloquence, and association with prosperity. Widely venerated across Thailand and other Buddhist cultures, he embodies the virtues of generosity, clarity in Dhamma, and spiritual wealth.
Enlightened Teacher of the Dhamma
Phra Sangkachai was an Arhat—one who attained full enlightenment. He was celebrated for his exceptional ability to explain the Buddha’s teachings with clarity and simplicity. He is credited with composing the Madhupindika Sutta and is said to have authored the first grammar of the Pali language, helping to make Dhamma accessible to all.
Symbol of Prosperity and Good Fortune
Often depicted as plump and smiling, Phra Sangkachai represents happiness, wealth, and abundance. He is especially revered by those seeking success in business, bountiful harvests, and overall wellbeing. Farmers, merchants, and devotees often pray to him for blessings in both material and spiritual life.
Iconography and Representation
Unlike the typically bald depictions of many monks, Phra Sangkachai is often shown with hair and wearing the traditional robes of the Theravada order. He is usually portrayed seated, with a serene smile and a relaxed posture—reflecting inner peace, contentment, and spiritual richness.
Luang Phor Guay ChutinTaroh of Wat Kositaram
Born on 2 November B.E. 2448 (1905) in Ban Kae, Chainat Province, Luang Phor Guay—birth name Guay Panson—was the youngest of five children. His monastic name, ChutinTaroh, means “one who transcends worldly defilements to reach Nibbana.” He passed away on 12 April B.E. 2522 (1979) at age 74, having completed 54 rains retreats (pansa).
Early Life and Spiritual Inclination
Luang PhorGuay’s education began at Wat Ban Kae under Luang Pu Khuad, who recognized his potential early. Quiet, fair-skinned, and thoughtful, the young Guay excelled in Thai, arithmetic, sacred chanting, and the Khom script. After his teacher’s passing, he studied further under Ajarn Dam and later at Wat Prao before returning home to support his family.
Ordination and Spiritual Pursuits
At age 20, Guay was ordained on 5 July B.E. 2467 (1924) at Wat Bot, receiving the name ChutinTaroh. He studied sermon delivery and Jataka tales at Wat Ban Kae and deepened his knowledge of traditional Thai medicine and sacred incantations.
His spiritual journey brought him to several masters, including Luang Phor Sri Wiriyasopit of Singburi, where he learned advanced wicha (esoteric arts) and the creation of sacred objects like takrut and protective rings. He also spent time at Wat Nong Tah Keaw and Wat Nong Khaem, where he encountered mystical experiences—such as the tale of the hidden manuscript said to be protected by an unseen force.
Instead, he focused on creating amulets, ritual knives (meed mor), sacred rings (wean khean), and Buddha images (phra phim). His service was formally recognized with the following ecclesiastical titles:
1 Sep B.E. 2491: Appointed Abbot of Wat Ban Kae
1 Mar B.E. 2497: Promoted to First Announcing Teacher
5 Dec B.E. 2511: Bestowed the title Phra Kru Chanpratuan by the Supreme Patriarch
His Final Days
In B.E. 2521 (1978), decades of strict discipline—especially consuming only one meal a day—took a toll on his health. Despite hospitalization, he resumed his austere lifestyle. In March B.E. 2522, he circled two dates on his calendar: March 11 and April 11. He wrote a prophecy declaring he would pass on April 11 at 7:55 a.m., accompanied by the mystical chant “Namo Tah Bod.”
True to his word, he fell ill on March 11 and grew increasingly frail. Yet he continued blessing amulets, inscribing takrut, and even offering devotees winning lottery numbers. On the night of April 10, his disciples gathered to say goodbye. Moved to the chanting hall to ease his passing, Luang Phor Guay opened his eyes one final time, pressed his palms together, and passed peacefully at exactly 7:55 a.m. As he did, a massive temple bell crashed to the ground—a moment many saw as divinely symbolic. Mourning rites were observed for 100 days.